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P990 LDM

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,167 mi
Last recorded115,167 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP990 LDM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 115,167 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 107,786 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 99,936 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 99,936 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 95,395 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 94,369 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 92,409 miles

N/S wiper blade perishing

O/S wiper blade perishing

Power steering pipes corroding heavily

exhaust rusting heavily at rear

front brake pads very close to minimum thickness of 1.5mm

fuel cap in poor condition

Fail 29 Aug 2013 92,409 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

N/S wiper blade perishing

O/S wiper blade perishing

Power steering pipes corroding heavily

both rear brake discs very badly corroded. strongly advise new discs to be fitted

exhaust rusting heavily at rear

front brake pads very close to minimum thickness of 1.5mm

fuel cap in poor condition

Pass 21 Sep 2012 87,479 miles

both rear brake discs corroding badly

front brake pads wearing

Fail 20 Sep 2012 87,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear brake discs corroding badly

front brake pads wearing

Pass 11 Aug 2011 82,161 miles

both rear brake disc surfaces corroding

Pass 2 Sep 2010 78,983 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISC CORRODED.

Pass 7 Sep 2009 76,505 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 76,500 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 72,908 miles

both rear tyres cracking on outer walls.

Pass 28 Aug 2007 68,036 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS CRACKING ON OUTER WALL

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS CRACKING ON OUTER WALL AND OUTER EDGE OF TREAD

Pass 5 Sep 2006 64,608 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 64,608 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

BOTH FRONT DOORS HAVE DAMAGE

INDICATOR SWITCH ON DISABLED ARM CONTROL FAULTY

Pass 5 Sep 2005 60,222 miles

ADDITIONAL INDICATOR TOGGLE SWITCH REQUIRES REPLACING FITTED TO BRAKING LEVER CONTROL ARM (DISABLED CONTROLS).VERY LOOSE AND CAN COME ON AT THE SLIGHTEST TOUCH

OFFSIDE REAR SEAT BELT TWISTED

Fail 5 Sep 2005 60,222 miles

ADDITIONAL INDICATOR TOGGLE SWITCH REQUIRES REPLACING FITTED TO BRAKING LEVER CONTROL ARM (DISABLED CONTROLS).VERY LOOSE AND CAN COME ON AT THE SLIGHTEST TOUCH

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

OFFSIDE REAR SEAT BELT TWISTED

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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P990 LDM is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 108,260 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P990 LDM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P990 LDM registered?

P990 LDM is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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